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RAF Corporal taking on 255km June running challenge
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Corporal Louis Blanshard, No.7 RAF Police and Security squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, is taking on a 255km running challenge throughout June to raise funds for Walking With The Wounded's Longest Day campaign. Louis will complete the challenge by running 8.5km every day during this month. He is also running in memory of the 255 British lives lost during the Falklands War.
Speaking about the challenge, Louis said: "I have chosen to raise money for Walking With The Wounded because I believe the work they do is incredibly important and makes a real difference. They have had a positive impact on so many ex-service personnel, helping them adjust to civilian life.
The aim of this challenge is to push myself further than I ever have before, while also remembering the British lives lost during the Falklands War. Having been deployed there and seen the conditions they faced, I believe their sacrifice should never be forgotten."
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Motorcyclists 400-mile ride to commemorate Armed Forces Day
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Adventure seekers James Davis and Ross Worthington took on a 400-mile motorbike ride on Saturday 28th June to mark Armed Forces Day and raise funds to support veterans.
Setting off from Tidworth the pair rode north, laying commemorative wreaths in Tidworth, Bletchley and Manchester, before reaching their final destination and wreath laying in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Speaking on their reasons for taking on the challenge, James, said:
“I'm delighted to have undertaken a 'Long Way Home ' Longest Day' motorbike ride with key Walking With The Wounded partner Ross Worthington. The biking community shares many values with the Armed Forces family - loyalty, drive, purpose and the promotion of the group over the individual. It was our honour to fly...
Shining a spotlight on the uphill battle veterans face
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Veteran Dean Browning undertook the famous 110-mile Marmotte cycling challenge, riding over four iconic mountains in the French Alps on 22nd June to raise funds for veteran mental health. Dean has always had a passion for sports, and says he uses it as his outlet for dealing with life’s challenges.
Growing up in a navy town and hearing stories of his grandad’s time in the forces inspired Dean to pursue his own career in the military, so, after leaving school aged 16, he joined the Royal Navy, where he then spent the next 11 years before becoming a PE teacher in the prison service.
The challenges veterans face when returning into civilian life is often compared to climbing mountains, a thought that spurred Dean on when planning his...
Royal Navy veteran's 12-hour spin cycle challenge
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Royal Navy veteran and Walking With The Wounded Regional Manager David Beer pushed his limits by taking on a 12-hour spin cycling challenge on 21st June to raise money to support veterans.
David, who joined the military aged 16, now leads WWTW’s Support Care Co-Ordination and Employment team in the East of England and is extremely passionate about providing veterans and their families with the support they need and deserve.
David’s gruelling challenge was part of the annual ‘Longest Day’ campaign, which invites supporters to create their own challenge that will push them to achieve their personal best, whilst raising funds to support those who served.
Speaking on his reasons for taking on this challenge, David said:
“As a veteran myself,...